Consulting & Projects
Port and logistics operations consulting
When productivity falls short or a new operation has to be planned, the answer starts with the real flow. RS analyses capacity, infrastructure and resources to support operational decisions and projects, drawing on field experience.
- Intake
- Storage
- Dispatch
Why engage RS
Understand the flow before deciding on investment.
A queue at intake or limited dispatch can stem from different stages of the operation. Assessing how they relate helps separate flow, capacity and resource constraints before a change is decided.
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Locating the constraint.
Flow and capacity studies help show where performance reaches its limits.
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Linking structure and operation.
Infrastructure, equipment and resources are analysed together with intake, storage and dispatch.
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Turning analysis into guidance.
Procedures and operating plans give shape to recommendations and support new operations.
Service scope
Consulting & Projects
Operational benchmarking, capacity studies and operations planning, grounded in field experience.
Assessment and performance
Understanding how the operation works today and where performance reaches its limits.
- Technical consulting on port and logistics operations
- Port Operational Benchmarking
- Flow, capacity, productivity and performance studies
- Identification of bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
Infrastructure and logistics
Relating structure, equipment and resources to intake, storage and dispatch, including in projects.
- Assessment of infrastructure, equipment and resources
- Storage, intake and dispatch studies
- Development and assessment of logistics and operational projects
Planning and procedures
Putting decisions into plans, procedures and support for new operations.
- Planning of loading and discharge operations
- Development of procedures and operating plans
- Technical support for new operations and special projects
When RS is called in
Productivity below target
Flow, capacity and performance studies to locate the bottleneck between intake, storage, dispatch and loading.
New operations and projects
Loading and discharge planning, infrastructure and equipment assessment and written procedures before the first ton moves.
Benchmarking against others
Port operational benchmarking to see where the operation stands against industry references.
How RS works
From operational question to action plan
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Understanding the objective
The problem or project, available data and constraints guide the study.
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Examining flow and capacity
Stages, infrastructure and resources are analysed according to the scope.
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Identifying alternatives
Bottlenecks and opportunities are related to the objectives of the operation.
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Organising recommendations
Studies, procedures or plans are presented according to the work contracted.
What the client receives
The format of the study and recommendations is set according to the question raised.
- Flow, capacity and performance studyA reference for understanding where the operation stands.
- Bottlenecks and opportunities identifiedSupport for prioritising the changes to assess.
- Written procedures and plansGuidance for organising operational execution.
- Technical support for new projectsSupport in assessing the conditions and resources involved.
Common questions
Is consulting useful for an operation that is already running?
Yes. Flow, capacity and performance studies can support the analysis of existing operations, depending on the question raised and the scope defined.
Do I need a complete project before contacting RS?
You can present the situation, the objective and the data you already have. That information helps assess which study or technical support fits the request.
Next step
What decision does your operation need to make?
Describe the challenge, the location and the objective of the study or project. RS will assess how to structure a technical analysis to support your decision.